1.   Foreign nationals get student, tourist and business visas, but the INS rarely checks to see whether they actually are studying, touring or doing business.

2.   Venezuelan nationals initially will get preference in the securities sales, and foreign investors will be allowed to participate only after national demand is met, officials said.

3.   Individual countries fight hard to make sure their nationals get a share of the top, high-paying jobs.

4.   Libya has said it fears that its nationals would not get a fair trial in either country and has insisted on a trial in a neutral site.